HUESCA NEWS

Ronaldo's Valladolid returns to 1st division in Spain

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo is celebrating Valladolid’s return to the first division in Spain

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Villarreal, Granada and Celta Vigo advance in Copa del Rey

Villarreal and Granada have cruised past sixth-division teams in the opening round of the Copa del Rey

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slovakia’s Vavro tests positive for coronavirus at Euro 2020 Slovakia coach Stefan Tarkovic says defender Denis Vavro and a member of the team’s coaching staff have tested positive for the coronavirus...

JUNE 17, 2021 • SACBEE.COM

Slovakia’s Vavro tests positive for coronavirus at Euro 2020 Slovakia coach Stefan Tarkovic says defender Denis Vavro and a member of the team’s coaching staff have tested positive for the coronavirus...

JUNE 17, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Slovakia’s Vavro tests positive for coronavirus at Euro 2020 Slovakia coach Stefan Tarkovic says defender Denis Vavro and a member of the team’s coaching staff have tested positive for the coronavirus...

JUNE 17, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Slovakia's Vavro tests positive for coronavirus at Euro 2020

Slovakia coach Stefan Tarkovic says defender Denis Vavro and a member of the team’s coaching staff have tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of the European Championship match...

JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Denis Vavro - Tests positive for COVID-19 Vavro (undisclosed) has tested positive for COVID-19, reports EWN Sport.

Impact Vavro was expected to challenge for a spot on Slovakia's back line in the Euros, but he stayed on the bench in the opener and now COVID-19 may have derailed the entire tournament for him. It's an unfortunate blow for the Huesca defender after he started nine league matches this past season.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Gomez - Sends in 12 crosses in draw Gomez had two off-target shots, created three chances, sent in 12 crosses (two accurate) and made three tackles (one won) during Saturday's scoreless draw against Valencia.

Impact Gomez had a rare start here and made most of the opportunity, putting up a great stat line. Unfortunately for him, Huesca couldn't find the goal that would avoid relegation despite his effort. The winger finished the season with no goals, one assist, 16 chances created and 71 crosses over 29 appearances (four starts).

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Ferreiro - Sends in 10 crosses in draw Ferreiro created five chances and sent in 10 crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's scoreless draw against Valencia.

Impact Ferreiro had a strong performance here, creating a lot for his teammates, but none of these opportunities led to the goal that would save his side from relegation. The midfielder finished his campaign with two goals, four assists, 73 chances created and 245 crosses (67 accurate) over 37 appearances (29 starts).

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Álvaro Fernández - Keeps clean sheet in draw Fernandez made four saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Valencia.

Impact Fernandez made his part for save Huesca from relegation, keeping his third clean sheet over the last five starts, but his teammates couldn't find the back of the net on the other end. The goalkeeper put up a strong individual campaign, with 65 saves, 32 goals conceded and five clean sheets over 22 starts.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sandro Ramirez - Takes seven shots in draw Ramirez had seven shots (four on target) and suffered four fouls during Saturday's scoreless draw against Huesca.

Impact Ramirez delivered arguably his best showing of the season here, racking up a season-high seven shots attempted, but couldn't find the back of the net to save Huesca from relegation. The forward bounced back after a slow start, finishing his campaign with five goals and one assist over 20 appearances (16 starts).

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rafa Mir - Takes four shots in draw Rafa had four shots (two on target) during Saturday's scoreless draw against Valencia.

Impact Rafa once again was one of Huesca's main offensive threats, racking up at least four shot attempts for the fifth time over the last six matches, but couldn't score the goal that would save his club from relegation. Despite the lack of team success, the striker enjoyed a nice campaign, with 13 goals and one assist over 38 appearances (32 starts).

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suárez, Simeone celebrate Atlético title with tears, smiles

Atlético Madrid has survived a dramatic final round to clinch its first Spanish league title since 2014 with a 2-1 come-from-behind win at Valladolid

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Denis Vavro - Starting against Valencia Vavro (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Valencia.

Impact Vavro gets the call in the finale despite leaving in the seventh minute of last weekend's match. The central defender has been used over the final two months and will hope to secure a clean sheet, similar to his prior two home starts.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Galan - Out for season finale Galan will miss Sunday's match against Valencia after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season.

Impact Galan has started in 34 of his 37 league appearances this season and is a sizeable absence with a win needed to virtually ensure participation in La Liga next season. In his absence Luisinho is the only other player to have featured on the left flank in the same role as Galan and could get the start against Los Che

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Ferreiro - Sends in six crosses in loss Ferreiro had one off-target shot, created one chance, sent in six crosses (two accurate) and made two tackles (one won) and two interceptions during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Betis...

Impact Ferreiro had a very active display in the midfield, being Huesca's most productive player on the offensive end. The playmaker had nine chances created and 25 crosses over his last three matches and will try to replicate these numbers and translate them into goals or assists during next Sunday's pivotal game against Valencia.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rafa Mir - Quiet performance in loss Rafa had one off-target shot during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Betis.

Impact Rafa had arguably one of his worst performances of the season, being kept at bay during the entire match and only managing to attempt one shot, a harmless header that went well over the crossbar. With 13 goals scored this season, the striker is still Huesca's main offensive threat and he will try to bounce back during next Sunday's critical matchup against Valencia.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Escriche - Gets sent off against Betis Escriche received a straight red card during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Betis.

Impact Escriche was brought in the 62nd minute, replacing Mikel Rico, but couldn't provide his side the intended offensive boost. To make things worse, the forward was sent off due to a reckless challenge during second half's stoppage time and will be suspended for next Sunday's decisive match against Valencia.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Álvaro Fernández - Concedes penalty goal in loss Fernandez made one save and conceded a penalty goal during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Betis.

Impact Fernandez had a decent performance, being beaten only from the penalty spot, with Borja Iglesias sending him the wrong way in the 58th minute to give the opposition all three points in play. The goalkeeper is doing everything he can to help his side in the fight against relegation, with two clean sheets and only two goals conceded over the last four starts. Up next for him is Sunday's must-win match against Valencia.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Late Suárez goal moves Atlético 1 win from league title

Luis Suárez has scored an 88th-minute winner as Atlético Madrid rallied to beat Osasuna 2-1 and move one win away from claiming its first Spanish league title since 2014

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Denis Vavro - Exits early Sunday Vavro was replaced by Gaston Silva in the 7th minute of Sunday's match against Real Betis due to an injury.

Impact Vavro has stared in seven of his last nine appearances while his replacement, Gaston Silva, dealt with injuries and was eventually benched. Vavro will now hope this injury doesn't keep him out of the season finale against Valencia.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Galan - Creates five chances in win Galan created five chances and won one of one tackles in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao. He also made two interceptions and a clearance in the match.

Impact Galan played well on both sides of the ball as his side recorded a crucial upset win over Bilbao on Wednesday. They will need to do it again next weekend versus sixth-placed Betis in order to stay in front of the relegation zone.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Maffeo - Defends well in win Maffeo made two interceptions and a clearance in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Maffeo defended well as his side recorded a crucial upset win over Bilbao on Wednesday. They will need to do it again next weekend versus sixth-placed Betis, which have scored 45 goals in 35 La Liga matches, in order to stay in front of the relegation zone.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rafa Mir - Takes five shots in win Rafa took five shots (two on target) and won one of one tackles in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Rafa was dangerous as his side recorded a crucial upset win over Bilbao on Wednesday. They will need to do it again next weekend versus sixth-placed Betis, which have conceded 47 goals in 35 La Liga matches. in order to stay in front of the relegation zone.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Ferreiro - Takes three shots in win Ferreiro took three shots (one on target) and created three chances in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Ferreiro was dangerous as his side recorded a crucial upset win over Bilbao on Wednesday. They will need to do it again next weekend versus sixth-placed Betis in order to stay in front of the relegation zone.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE